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A teen was robbed at gunpoint as he walked to his car in a Glasgow grocery store parking lot Sunday evening, Delaware State Police said.

Police are investigating the incident, which occurred outside the Safeway at 2400 Peoples Plaza, near U.S. 40.

The 19-year-old victim was approached by two male suspects outside of his vehicle at 7:45 p.m., police said, who "immediately began assaulting him." One was armed with an unknown type of handgun, police said.

During the assault, the suspects took an undisclosed amount of money from the teen and his cell phone, police said.

The suspects then tried unsuccessfully to break into the victim's car, and then fled the scene on foot.

he first suspect was described as a black male, 16 to 17 years old, 5-feet-6-inches to 5-feet-7-inches, with a thin build. He was last seen wearing a white shirt and blue shorts.

The second suspect was described as a black male 19 to 20 years old, 5-feet-9-inches to 5-feet-10-inches with a large build. He was last seen wearing a black shirt and black shorts. He was armed with a handgun.

Anyone with information should contact the Robbery Unit at Troop 2, Glasgow, at 302-365-8566. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by sending an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword "DSP."

Contact Karl Baker at kbaker@delawareonline.com or (302) 324-2329. Follow him on Twitter @kbaker6.